Finance Assistant

Description

Premier League Studios are looking for a Finance Assistant to join the team and to play a key role in keeping our day-to-day financial operations running smoothly.

We are looking for a candidate to provide financial and accounting assistance to the production team with strong attention to detail and has experience in reconciling budgets and either Accounts Payable (AP) or Accounts Receivable (AR).

Working closely with the Production Accounting, Financial Reporting & Controls, and Financial Operations teams, the Finance Assistant will support the efficient delivery of finance activities across Premier League Studios. The role is responsible for production finance administration, accounts payable and receivable processes, reconciliations, and providing accurate financial support to operational stakeholders.

Who we are

The Premier League is home to some of the most competitive and compelling football in the world. The League and its Clubs use the power and popularity of the competition to inspire fans, communities and partners in the UK and across the world. The Premier League brings people together from all backgrounds. It is a competition for everyone, everywhere and is available to watch in over 1.2 billion homes in 189 countries.

Premier League Studios is the Premier League’s new in-house media operations business which launched at the start of the 2026/27 Season. Premier League Studios is responsible for all international media content production and distribution, providing a best-in-class content service to the Premier League’s partners and millions of passionate fans around the world.

Premier League Studios is an equal opportunities employer and strives to create an inclusive culture where talent can flourish. We believe in the potential of everyone and open our doors to those who share those values. All appointments will be made based on merit; however, we particularly encourage applications from women, people from minority ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ people and disabled people.

Our hybrid-working model also allows you some variety on your place of work, offering you the chance to work from home on some days each week, where possible. You will be expected to attend the office or site visits in line with our company policy. All staff liaise closely with their line manager to manage their time appropriately and according to their work and team requirements.

The Role

Production Finance

• Reconcile production budgets to actual costs within Xytech and support the analysis of budget variances.
• Assist Production Managers with financial reporting and budget monitoring.
• Ensure costs are accurately recorded and allocated to the correct cost centres, processing journals where required.
• Raise client invoices, create purchase orders, and maintain cost centres and general ledger codes.
• Support ad hoc reporting and finance activities across the production function.

Accounts Payable

• Process supplier invoices, ensuring accurate coding, approvals, and timely system entry.
• Manage supplier onboarding and respond to vendor queries.
• Prepare periodic payment runs and reconcile supplier statements, resolving any discrepancies
• Process employee expenses and company credit card claims in line with company policy

Accounts Receivable

• Maintain customer records and process sales invoices and credit notes
• Monitor outstanding receivables, maintain aged debt reporting, and support collection activities
• Issue customer statements and remittance advice as required
• Support sales ledger reconciliations and month-end close activities

General Finance Support

• Perform account reconciliations and assist with month-end processes
• Respond to finance queries from internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Support the continuous improvement of finance processes, controls, and reporting.
• Undertake additional finance and administrative duties as required

Requirements for the role

• Experience working within a finance function
• Knowledge of the ERP accounting system
• Proven ability to handle confidential information and exercise discretion
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Strong IT skills, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook
• Well organised and able to prioritise effectively
• Has a can-do attitude, inspires others through own positive attitudes, energy and passion
• Advanced attention to detail, proactive and methodical appr…